BM1784: Explore the Process View of the Supply Chain of a Product Found in a Grocery Store: Global Supply Chain Assignment, NYP, Singapore

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of this assignment, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of supply chain drivers and metrics to achieve strategic fit between supply chain and competitive strategy.
2. Research and inquire about issues from different perspectives.
3. Comprehend and analyse information from related articles.
4. Apply supporting materials outside textbooks and lecture notes.

Requirements

1. Each learner will choose ONE of the following research areas:
   • Explore the process view of the supply chain of a product found in a grocery store, starting from the source of production to the customer, and assess the strategic, planning, and supply aspects of the product.
   • Compare the similarity and differences in the supply chain strategy for an online store (such as Amazon) and a brick-and-mortar retailer (such as Takashimaya) in areas of its planning and supply management.
   • Research on supply chain responsiveness through a major retailer, (such as Zara) on the capabilities and strategies of the supply chain over its competitors (such as H&M).
2. Learners are expected to present the following points in the report:
   • Cover Page

   Include a cover page with title, name, and admission number.

   • Introduction
   1. An introduction to broadly list down the key points of discussion.
   2. Describe the selected organizations and provide an overview of the industry.
   • Main Discussion
   1. Describe the processes, planning, and design of the various stages of the supply chain including its transportation and warehousing.
   2. Elaborate on the competitive strategy, supply chain strategy, and the importance of strategic fit through the organizations.
   3. Assess the methods and metrics, issues, and benefits in the evaluation of the supply chain performance.
   • Conclusion
   1. Conclude the report by giving a brief summary of the main points.
   • Reflection
   1. Provide a reflection of 200 words stating an opinion on the importance of strategic fit, highlighting the concepts learned in this module.
   • Appendix and Reference

   Learners should research the topic with evidence to support the answers.